Brickell City Centre

Brickell City Centre is an urban shopping, dining and residential complex at 78 SW 7th Street in the Brickell financial district of Miami, Florida. Its signature design is a series of open-air, partly covered corridors beneath a suspended canopy called the Climate Ribbon, which helps shade and cool the spaces in the subtropical heat. Anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue and a multiscreen cinema, the center brings together fashion, beauty, technology and home brands, including names such as Apple, Zara, Sephora, Rolex and Gucci, with a mix of mid-range and luxury shops. The goods are authentic brand-name merchandise rather than souvenirs, and the center is aimed at both Brickell residents and business travelers staying nearby. Prices are fixed and bargaining is not customary, though seasonal sales are common in fashion stores. Cards and mobile payments are accepted nearly everywhere, and Florida sales tax is added at the register; the United States has no tourist tax-refund program. Dining is one of the center's strengths, with a rooftop-style restaurant area, a food hall called La Centrale that features Italian-inspired counters, and numerous sit-down restaurants and bars. The atmosphere is modern and busy, especially at lunch when office workers fill the food hall and in the evening when the bars and restaurants attract a social crowd. Weekday mornings are quiet, and weekend afternoons are the busiest for shopping. Typical hours are Monday to Saturday from about 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM and Sunday from about 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, though restaurants stay open later and visitors should check the official site. The complex connects directly to the Metromover and Metrorail at Brickell Station, which makes it easy to reach without a car, and underground parking is available for drivers. It also sits close to the Miami River and Brickell Key, so it can be combined with a waterfront walk.